Date of Award
Fall 12-2016
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.F.A.
Degree Program
Film and Theatre
Department
Film and Theatre
Major Professor
Laura Medina
Second Advisor
Henry Griffin
Third Advisor
Dan Rule
Abstract
This paper will cover the creation of my thesis film, “Down to the Last,” from concept to completion, with a special focus on writing a dark comedy with a strong female lead, and the desire to incorporate visual effects and stunts to enhance the overall story. Details of how my crew and I decided to approach the challenges of my script and vision will be fleshed out along with solutions to problems we faced during preproduction, principle photography, and postproduction. The outcome of the project is a combination of minute deviations from my initial vision and a minimization of visual effects in order to preserve the tone and humor of the story.
Notes
A copy of the thesis film is housed in the UNO Library.
Recommended Citation
Broach, Margaret Ann, "“Down to the Last:” An experiment in comedy, stunts, and visual effects" (2016). University of New Orleans Theses and Dissertations. 2246.
https://scholarworks.uno.edu/td/2246
Rights
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